MV Barima Accountability: Three senior crew members—Captain Kevin Price, Chief Mate Rondell Roberts, and Goods Superintendent Delon Granderson—were charged with 72 counts of murder over the July 18 ferry tragedy, with the case set to continue in Charity Magistrates’ Court on Aug. 3. Family-Led Decisions: PM Mark Phillips says the final call on whether to salvage the sunken MV Barima or preserve it as a memorial will be guided by survivors and victims’ families, after offers to reposition the wreck. Maritime Safety & Oversight: The government is also pushing ahead with an international Commission of Inquiry, while opposition continues to question why an 87-year-old vessel stayed in service. Power Sector Modernisation: GPL signed a non-binding MoU with Pacific and Auro Power to explore grid upgrade and grid modernisation projects, including substations and battery storage. Gaming Regulation: Government tabled the revised Gaming Authority Bill to tighten rules on betting shops and mobile platforms, including responsible gaming and anti-money laundering measures. Water Infrastructure: Parliament approved $496.3M for Guyana’s first state-owned water bottling plant to cut reliance on imports. SME Financing: The National Assembly passed the Guyana Development Bank Bill to provide up to $3M loans for SMEs with no interest and no collateral. Energy/Trade Context: CARICOM tax leaders urged AI and digital tools to strengthen revenue systems, as Guyana and the region navigate shifting global trade pressures.